Advisory 3: PLDT, Smart network unaffected by Florita, remains resilient amid storm
PLDT and Smart's fixed and wireless services have remained resilient following the onslaught of severe tropical storm #FloritaPH. While there were reports of power outages in areas severely affected by #FloritaPH, no significant service disruptions were detected throughout our network in northern Luzon.
Our Libreng Tawag (free calls), Libreng WiFi (free WiFi), and Libreng Charging (free charging) stations are ready to be deployed in heavily impacted areas to serve the communication needs of residents.
"Our network team has reported that we did not have any Florita-related network outages in North Luzon," said Cathy Yang, FVP & Group Head, Corporate Communications of PLDT & Smart. "But we to continue to assess the impact of the tropical cyclone on our assets. Our quick response teams are on standby ready to address any service issue that may arise. Rest assured that we will assist local government units and disaster response authorities in helping communities that may have been severely affected by the tropical storm."
Part of PLDT and Smart's commitment as first-responders is to remain at the forefront of helping those in need especially in times of a disaster.
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Advisory 2: PLDT, Smart, partner with PDRF on monitoring Florita
[23 August 2022] As of 11am Philippine Standard Time, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), have partnered with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) to continue monitoring severe tropical storm #FloritaPH.
PLDT and Smart had earlier deployed personnel and mission-critical equipment in affected areas. We are also closely monitoring the situation and will quickly respond to service issues once the storm has passed.
#FloritaPH, which made landfall in Isabela earlier this morning, is expected to sweep over the northern parts of Isabela and the rest of Cagayan region before heading towards Babuyan Channel tonight.
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 has been hoisted over the northern portion of Ilocos Norte, Apayao, the southern portion of Babuyan Islands, mainland Cagayan, the northeastern portion of Isabela. State weather bureau PAG-ASA expects winds of up to 170 kph to pound these areas in at least 18 hours.
We urge everyone to take necessary precautions and heed the alerts and warnings of local governments and disaster response authorities.
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Advisory 1: PLDT, Smart ready to serve North Luzon customers in the path of Florita
[23 August 2022] As of 6am Philippine Standard Time, PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have prepositioned personnel and mission-critical equipment in North Luzon as severe tropical storm #FloritaPH continues to intensify and is now moving towards the Isabela-Cagayan area.
PLDT group’s Libreng Tawag (free calls), Libreng WiFi (free WiFi), and Libreng Charging (free charging) stations are also on standby, ready to be deployed in areas that will be heavily impacted by the tropical storm. However, for the safety of our personnel, operations will only commence once #FloritaPH has passed.
PAGASA has issued Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 in the northern and eastern portion of mainland Cagayan and the eastern portion of Isabela in the next 18 hours.
The following provinces will continue to experience TCWS No. 2: the rest of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the rest of Isabela, Quirino, the eastern and central portions of Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, the northern portion of Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and the northern and central portions of Aurora in the next 24 hours.
We urge everyone to take necessary precautions and heed the alerts and warnings of local governments and disaster response authorities.
